The ibaM-COM communication module is part of the ibaMAQS Modular Acquisition System. ibaM-COM can be used as an alternative to the ibaM-DAQ processor module to build a module series. In contrast to the ibaM-DAQ processor module, ibaM-COM does not offer an integrated ibaPDA system.

This module is designed for applications that do not require local measured value processing and recording as with ibaM-DAQ. ibaM-COM allows the transmission of decentrally acquired measured values via Ethernet to a central ibaPDA system.

ibaPDA systems with widely branched I/O peripherals can be built up in this way. In addition to measurement data acquisition, ibaM-COM is also used for outgoing communication, as well as for configuration of the individual modules in ibaPDA.

Thanks to the two ibaNet connections, the iba network can be extended from module node to module node. Since the communication via ibaNet-E can also use a computer's standard network interface, I/O, bus and technological modules can also be connected to a virtual ibaPDA server. ibaNet‑E capable devices can also be integrated via the ibaNet interfaces.

Use of additional iba devices via fiber optics

The ibaM-FO-2IO interface module offers the functionality of the proven ibaFOB-io board, and supports the 32Mbit Flex and 32Mbit ibaNet protocols. If corresponding iba devices are already available, or if no suitable ibaMAQS modules are available for certain tasks, then devices like the ibaPADU family, iba bus monitors or system interfaces can be connected to the ibaMAQS system via ibaM-FO-2IO.

The ibaBM-COL-8i-o data concentrator can also be used to connect iba devices with the 3Mbit ibaNet protocol.

Up to two ibaM-FO-2IO modules are supported on the ibaM-COM communication module.
At a glance

  • max. 15 modules can be mounted

  • data throughput typ. 512 Mbit/s

    • depending on the number of modules installed, the time base of the modules set in ibaPDA, and the signal selection or number of signals in the ibaPDA configuration, among other factors

    • display of utilization in ibaPDA

  • ibaNet-E HP (High Performance) capable in combination with an ibaN-2E card (PCI Express card for ibaNet-E connections)